I left 3 hour triple baby shower [these babies have all safely made their way into the world now! praise God!] dinner before the tears started to flow. It’s such a weird thing. When you’ve been walking with a group of girls for 3-5 years, and they know you and they know your heart and your desires. they know your struggles… Read More

this is “part 2” from last week’s there is always hope post on infertility. grief. [active processing of pain and hurt in my life] it hasn’t been something I’ve dealt with much. Mostly I guess because I haven’t “lost” much. and partly because I’ve come to learn that I apparently try to avoid pain. So grief is not something I think about… Read More

I feel it in my bones. the darkness and sadness and hopelessness that can so easily creep in. I know what it’s like for after almost 5 years, and dozens of pregnancy tests later, to finally see a positive. I know what it’s like for that happiest-day-of-my-life news to turn to heartbreak and loss. It’s not something that’s all butterflies and… Read More

let me just start by saying this… I never thought, nor did I ever dream, of being “the infertility girl”. I don’t think any of us who are suffering through infertility, and openly sharing our hearts and stories online, or in ministry ever did. but alas, here I am. and honestly, it’s an honor. to share my life, my struggles,… Read More

I think maybe the whole reason I asked Megan to share on the blog this week was for me. Dang. I met Megan IRL at Created for Care adoption retreat 2 years ago, in the very room and session that God used to open my eyes and bring me freedom to declare that I was indeed struggling with infertility. Megan… Read More

I’m so glad to have my friend Elizabeth share her story with you today. She’s been a source of encouragement for me through our infertility journey, so welcome her here! You can find her on her awesome recipe blog here, instagram, and Facebook. ——————————————— I have always wanted to be a wife and a mother. I never wanted fame, success,… Read More